CCTV catches axe raiders pouncing on driver

These CCTV images show how two masked men pounced on a delivery driver at the counter of a West Midlands post office.

The balaclava-clad robbers can be seen pursuing their target, who was dropping off cash boxes at Streetly's Blackwood Road branch. The full blade of the axe can be seen in one harrowing picture as a raider holds the weapon up to threaten the victim.

Click on the image on the right to see more pictures.

The robbers grabbed the driver from behind and held the axe inches from his face.

The terrified owner of the post office described how the crime unfolded in a 30-second blur on Friday.

"It just happened so fast," said 29-year-old Suki Dhillon from Four Oaks. "I was really shaken up but I was more concerned about the delivery guy.

"They grabbed the cash box and the key that we had just given him and ran straight out just as quick as it happened. I can't believe it. Streetly is such a nice area."

Anyone with information can call the police on 0345 113 5000.

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